growl
verb (used without object)
to utter a deep guttural sound of anger or hostility.
growling
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present participleof growl.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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It’s 8 pm on a Thursday and my stomach is growling for food.
From Salon ● Mar. 3, 2026
You’ve heard of Goldilocks and the three bears, but not even five growling beasts can disrupt this rally.
From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2025
Lake’s “Hard Fought Hallelujah” is a more somber affair, a growling ballad with touches of Southern soul.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2025
With a discography ranging from growling hardcore to radio-friendly pop-rock to their current foray into post-punk, the band has gone through more musical eras than Taylor Swift while staying remarkably consistent in other ways.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2025
Fred heard Big Tony ask the growling dogs.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
